Peter Ash Reading Order

Nick Petrie's Peter Ash is an Iraq/Afghanistan war veteran with severe claustrophobia who can't sit still — so he roams the country, helping people and finding trouble. Character-driven action thrillers with a genuine emotional core.

Our Recommendation: Publication Order Read in publication order. Peter's relationships and his ongoing struggle with 'the white static' of his PTSD develop meaningfully across the books.

Reading Order

  1. The DrifterBuy NowAudible2016
  2. Burning BrightBuy NowAudible2017
  3. Light It UpBuy NowAudible2018
  4. Tear It DownBuy NowAudible2019
  5. The Wild OneBuy NowAudible2020
  6. The BreakerBuy NowAudible2021
  7. The RunawayBuy NowAudible2022
  8. The Price You PayBuy NowAudible2023
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Ongoing Series

The series is ongoing, so newer entries may have been released beyond The Price You Pay — check for the latest before you start if you want the complete list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to read Peter Ash in order?

Each thriller stands alone, but Peter's recurring relationships and his PTSD arc carry across the series, so publication order is recommended, starting with The Drifter.

Is Peter Ash like Jack Reacher?

There's overlap — a capable drifter righting wrongs — but Peter Ash is more interior, with a stronger focus on trauma and human connection than pure action.

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